Bristol County and Taunton City property record for 281 Washington St, Taunton, MA 02780
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,221 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,418 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Refinance Dec 2022 Refinance + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TAUN M:47 L:103 U |
| Primary APN | TAUN M:47 L:103 U |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,221 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,740 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 805 sqft |
| Basement Area | 416 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 416 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 50535140 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | TAUNTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02780-1801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URBRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 103 |
| Jurisdiction | TAUNTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAUNTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 613700 |
281 Washington St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Bristol County and Taunton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 WASHINGTON ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-1801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST CITIZENS FCU |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HARBORONE BANK |
| May 20, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| May 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST CITIZENS FCU |
| Mar 16, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 28501 / 321 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAUNTON MA |
| Property Address | 281 WASHINGTON ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-1801 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0027861-55 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 27861/55 |
| Instrument | 16942 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAUNTON MA |
| Property Address | 281 WASHINGTON ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-1801 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 028211-221 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Book Page | 28211/221 |
| Instrument | 45376 |
| Name | HARBORONE BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAUNTON MA |
| Property Address | 281 WASHINGTON ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-1801 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0029353-47 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2025 |
| Book Page | 29353/47 |
| Instrument | 14360 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAUNTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 WASHINGTON ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-1801 |
| Document Number | 028501-321 |
| Book / Page | 28501 / 321 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 21282 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 WASHINGTON ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-1801 |
| Document Number | 0000021283 |
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| Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 21283 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAUNTON MA |
| Property Address | 281 WASHINGTON ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-1801 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 25926-294 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 25926/294 |
| Instrument | 17789 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAUNTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 281 WASHINGTON ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780-1801 |
| Document Number | 24333-245 |
| Book / Page | 024333 / 000245 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9103 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 WASHINGTON ST TAUNTON MA 027801801, TAUNTON, MA 02780-1801 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Washington St was $4,418, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Bristol County and Taunton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| Municipality | Taunton City |
| Unified School District | Taunton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,418.00 (+5.69%) | $396,600 (+3.79%) Land $105,700 Building $290,900 | $514,169 (+11.27%) |
| 2025 | $4,180.00 | $382,100 Land $100,700 Building $281,400 | $462,080 (+25.04%) |
| 2024 | $369,550 | ||
| 2023 | $3,862.00 | $320,500 Land $100,700 Building $219,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1987.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1987–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 281 Washington St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TAUNTON WATER DIVISION serves 62,165 people · EPA ID MA4293000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 115 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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